Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Quinoa is a vibrant, healthy dish that marries succulent shrimp with fluffy quinoa, delivering a burst of zesty flavors in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties, this quick and easy recipe showcases the aromatic combination of garlic and lemon, creating a meal that’s as delightful to the palate as it is visually appealing. Enjoy this nutritious dish that will leave everyone at your table asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with water (2 cups) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook approximately 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp; stir gently to combine.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and mix into the skillet with the shrimp. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg